SA5 8EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Lane, 0.3km from Cwmdu in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cwmbwrla ward and the Swansea East constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 8EU represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 30.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SA5 8EU are sourced from Output Area W00004105 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE LANE, SA5 8EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, SA5 8EU.
351
41
£ 35,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 8EU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SA5 8EU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 30.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 8EU. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 158,000
3 sales · Mean £ 155,666
Terraced
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
Detached
£ 112,500
2 sales · Mean £ 112,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA5 8EU is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.7 km
- Margarets Newsagents0.9 km
- S and S Food and Wine0.9 km
- AA Convenience Store0.5 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.7 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Travellers Well Inn0.2 km
- Armine Social Club0.9 km
- Clwb Cymdeithasol Cwmfelin1.0 km
- The Gate House Hotel0.9 km
- Three Sisters (Bar)0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Circus Eruption0.7 km
- Kaths Korner Kafe0.9 km
- Manselton Youth Group0.7 km
- Circus Eruption0.7 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.2 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Cwmbwrla Bakehouse0.6 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- New Hong Kong1.0 km
- Shahin Tandoori0.8 km
- Cwmbwrla Bakehouse0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea2.0 km
- Gowerton5.2 km
- Llansamlet5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Torrington Road0.1 km
- Torrington Road0.1 km
- Mecca Bingo0.1 km
- Mecca Bingo0.2 km
- Gwylym Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA58EU · Data under Open Government Licence